ACCOUNTANT

JOBSEEK HR CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Singapore seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial reporting and accounting processes for investment holding entities and trading operations. The ideal candidate will oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, and collaborate on audits and tax submissions. Experience with IFRS and a strong understanding of financial systems are crucial. This role is critical for maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing full set of accounts for investment holding entities.
• Proficiency in IFRS and group accounting policies.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and prepare consolidated financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping and monthly financial close.
• Prepare financial schedules and ensure journal accuracy.
• Lead year-end audit processes for assigned entities.
• Record and reconcile trade-related bank transactions.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Bookkeeping

Reconciliation

Audit preparation

Tax compliance

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. The role covers the full spectrum of accounting and financial reporting for several investment holding entities, as well as supporting key financial processes for our trading operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Holding Entities – Full Set of Accounts

• Manage daily bookkeeping and monthly financial close
• Prepare financial schedules and ensure accuracy of journal entries
• Perform balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations
• Prepare consolidated financial statements when required
• Review reporting packages from subsidiaries and ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and IFRS

2. Trading Entity

• Record paper trade transactions (futures, options, swaps across various commodities)
• Reconcile margin calls and returns with brokers
• Perform monthly reconciliation of hedge positions with trading/risk systems
• Record non-cargo trade invoices and ensure proper classification and timing
• Post and reconcile trade-related bank transactions, including loans, payments, receipts and finance costs

3. Audit, Reporting and Tax

• Lead year-end audit processes for assigned entities
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors
• Develop Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models for impairment assessments
• Analyse financial results and support management reporting
• Prepare corporate tax computation, GST and withholding tax submissions
• Coordinate with external tax consultants to ensure compliance

4. Additional Responsibilities

• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and ad hoc finance projects